Lunch Break is Proud to Honor Carol Stillwell
September 24, 2021
Lunch Break is proud to honor Carol Stillwell, President and CEO of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc., at our 2021 annual Fall Gala on Oct. 15th at the Count Basie Center for Arts and Education in Red Bank. Carol has been a longtime supporter of our vital food security and social service programs. Because of her commitment, Lunch Break continues its mission of... View Article
Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Jones
September 24, 2021
Meet Alex Jones, a volunteer for our Life Skills Center and Client Choice pantry. Alex enjoys dividing her time between the two important programs, assisting clients with their basic needs, as well as offering employment and skills training guidance for Life Skills participants. You could say she is helping clients full circle — from groceries to achieving their independence. To... View Article
Sponsor A Family’s Meal For the Holidays
September 23, 2021
Here’s How … It’s not too early to start talkin’ turkey. If you’d like to sponsor a family’s holiday meal, please see flyer for details on shopping list and delivery dates and times. Why not make it a neighborhood, school or business challenge? We begin collecting bags on Wednesday, Oct. 6th at Lunch Break headquarters, 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd.,... View Article
Thank you to our Volunteer Group from the Port Authority
September 23, 2021
Thank you to our volunteer group from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for their help in stocking shelves in the pantry and warehouse, accepting deliveries and assisting our chefs in the kitchen. It was incredible to once again see volunteer groups in action at our facility. These hard-working, compassionate folks are the heart and soul of... View Article
Join us for Final Clara’s Closet Clothing Give-away
September 23, 2021
Join us for final Clara’s Closet Clothing Give-away for September on Saturday, Sept. 25th from 10 a.m.-noon at Lunch Break, 121 Drs James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. Bring your own tote bag for your fashion finds! Masks are required. We also ask that you please maintain social distancing. Thank you!
Lunch Break Awarded a Major Grant from OceanFirst Foundation
September 22, 2021
Lunch Break is honored to have been awarded a Major Grant from OceanFirst Foundation in support of our Client Choice pantry.Pictured from left: Lunch Break Development Manager Jill Govel-Gwydir; Lunch Break Executive Director Gwendolyn Love; and OceanFirst Foundation Executive Director Kathy Durante.
Lunch Break is Proud to Honor Abe and Linda Littenberg
September 21, 2021
Lunch Break is proud to honor Abe and Linda Littenberg of Guttenplan’s Frozen Dough and A Child’s Place at our 2021 annual Fall Gala on Oct. 15th at the Count Basie Center for Arts and Education in Red Bank. Abe and Linda have been instrumental in supporting our vital food security and social service programs. Because of their commitment, Lunch... View Article
Way to Grow!
September 21, 2021
If it’s Tuesday, then America’s-Grow-a-Row will be delivering fresh produce for our families in need. We appreciate the organization’s generous donations and commitment to helping us in our mission to provide not only food, but healthy options for the well-being of our community members.
Thank you Navesink Dental Care For Sponsoring a Food Drive
September 20, 2021
Thank you to Navesink Dental Care for sponsoring a food drive and collecting 210 pounds of non-perishables for our families struggling with food insecurity. We appreciate the generosity!
Life Skills & Sansone Jr’s Route 66 Automall Make Miracles Happen!
September 16, 2021
Thank you to Paul Sansone Jr. for donating a vehicle to our Life Skills participant Amelica. Through Sansone Jr’s Route 66 Automall Hope for a Ride program, this hard-working woman received a reliable vehicle to help her overcome a transportation hurdle. Amelica had been walking 17 miles round trip to her place of employment. Thanks to a partnership with Sansone... View Article